Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #01V144000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V144000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 4,567 affected units, FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLES, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger cars. the seat belt buckle tongue may not fully eject from the buckle assembly when the release button is pushed slowly. this condition could also result in a partial latch of the tongue in the buckle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the driver and right front passenger seat belt buckles. owner notification began may 4, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V144000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2001-04-27T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/seat belt buckles

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 4,567

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01S16

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger cars. the seat belt buckle tongue may not fully eject from the buckle assembly when the release button is pushed slowly. this condition could also result in a partial latch of the tongue in the buckle.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a vehicle crash, the vehicle occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the driver and right front passenger seat belt buckles. owner notification began may 4, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01V144000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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